ARUNDEL —  Democrat Henry Ingwersen beat Republican James Booth for the House District 10 seat, serving Arundel, Dayton and Lyman.

The seat is being vacated by Republican Wayne Parry, who will be termed out of office.

Ingwersen beat Booth 2,369 to 2,213.

Ingwersen beat Booth in two of the three communities, winning the Arundel vote 1,070 to 976 and the Lyman vote 821 to 708.

Booth bested Ingwersen in Dayton 529 to 478.

Ingwersen, 67, lives in Arundel and is a recently retired teacher with 21 years in education. He is also a beekeeper. He served on the executive committee of the Democrats of the Kennebunks and Arundel.

“Throughout my life I have always been guided by a common set of values, stressing the importance of listening, teamwork, perseverance, equal opportunity, and environmental responsibility. These values have guided me every day as a teacher, father, and grandfather, and are the values that will also guide every vote I make in Augusta,” said Ingwersen in a pre-election questionnaire.

Ingwersen said supporting seniors by reducing the property tax burden so they can stay in their homes is one of his prioritized issues. His other top issues include making health care more affordable and available, creating good jobs by making responsible investments in small businesses, people, and natural resources, improving educational quality and access, and encouraging the development of clean, renewable energy.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 780-9015 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.